Scott,
I had the same problem. My solution: use a grinder and grind off the wing
flange. I got a "seam knife" from Eastwood that let me separate the thin
flange remnants of the wing after grinding from the
remaining flange of the body. Either way, it's not a fun job.
Best wishes,
Mike Ross http://pages.prodigy.net/mikeross updated 10/05/02
'63 Triumph Spitfire
'66 Triumph Spitfire
'70 GT6+ (Maroon)
'70 GT6+ (Green)
Mk1 GT6 convertible project
----- Original Message -----
From: "scotts junk" <smacsjunk@hotmail.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>; <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 12:34 AM
Subject: spot weld removal
> I'm in the process of replacing the rear wing on my Mk3 GT6, which
involves
> taking out about 300 spot welds. Picked up 3 handy dandy little spot weld
> removers, thinking that would be plenty - wrong. After about 8 or 10
welds,
> a tooth breaks off, quickly followed by the remaining teeth. Have I just
> picked up a poor quality brand? Am I missing something in the technique
> (been real careful to keep the tool centered on the punch mark after the
> first one jumped off and insantly snapped a tooth)? Does the fact that
about
> half the welds are near enough the edge of the flange that the tool is
> operating over the edge damage it? Should I just bite the bullet and spend
> more on spot weld removers than I paid for the new wing :->?? Any thoughts
> or experience in this area appreciated.
>
> thanks
> Scott
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